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Bennett Elementary School

Summary:

Bennett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellevue, Washington, serving 435 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Bellevue School District, which is ranked 18th out of 247 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Bennett Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Washington, with students performing exceptionally well on state assessments. In 2023-2024, 76.64% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 78.14% were proficient or better in Math, significantly outperforming the Bellevue School District and Washington state averages. The school's performance is particularly strong in 5th grade, where 84.75% of students are proficient or better in ELA and 62.71% are proficient or better in Math, compared to the district and state averages. Bennett Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population (43.68%) and a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (8.28% free/reduced lunch recipients).

While Bennett Elementary outperforms most nearby schools in the Bellevue School District, such as Spiritridge Elementary, Lake Hills Elementary, and Sherwood Forest Elementary, some schools in the neighboring Issaquah School District and Lake Washington School District, such as Creekside Elementary and Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with higher statewide rankings and test scores than Bennett Elementary in some areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 17900 NE 16th Street
       Bellevue, WA  98008

(425) 456-4800

District: Bellevue School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,049 Help


Students who attend Bennett Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Highland Middle School
High:    Interlake Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
43.7%
White:
34.0%
Two or more races:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.3% Help


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Compare Details Bennett Elementary School ranks better than 92.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 7th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Bellevue School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bennett Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (43.7%), White (34%), two or more races (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bennett Elementary School is 18.5. 8 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennett Elementary School is $20,049. 8 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bennett Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennett Elementary School 89th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Bennett Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bellevue School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellevue School District 18th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bennett Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.33 47th 1026 95.4%
2005 93.11 26th 1031 97.5%
2006 89.45 62nd 1051 94.1%
2007 89.69 70th 1069 93.5%
2008 90.98 51st 1067 95.2%
2009 86.79 84th 1072 92.2%
2010 90.57 58th 1088 94.7%
2011 89.72 67th 1092 93.9%
2012 91.09 50th 1097 95.4%
2013 92.63 21st 1106 98.1%
2015 95.53 28th 1067 97.4%
2016 93.04 42nd 1053 96.0%
2017 94.02 39th 1056 96.3%
2018 95.03 29th 1054 97.2%
2019 91.61 72nd 1130 93.6%
2021 93.71 72nd 1107 93.5%
2022 90.04 103rd 1169 91.2%
2023 93.85 64th 1169 94.5%
2024 91.50 89th 1168 92.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.86 76th 320 76.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.15 1st 979 99.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.17 26th 1004 97.4%
2019 92.53 44th 1068 95.9%
2021 90.08 86th 1008 91.5%
2022 89.50 99th 1100 91.0%
2023 90.55 82nd 1094 92.5%
2024 91.33 72nd 1093 93.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.94 29th 999 97.1%
2019 89.69 83rd 1075 92.3%
2021 95.35 45th 1025 95.6%
2022 89.01 105th 1113 90.6%
2023 94.05 53rd 1099 95.2%
2024 89.95 98th 1099 91.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.70 91st 169 46.2%
2019 80.91 29th 201 85.6%
2021 80.96 26th 131 80.2%
2022 78.55 42nd 187 77.5%
2023 66.78 56th 170 67.1%
2024 69.64 54th 163 66.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.08 24th 833 97.1%
2019 84.29 122nd 1027 88.1%
2021 81.98 140th 943 85.2%
2022 83.00 141st 1031 86.3%
2023 90.49 70th 1011 93.1%
2024 85.65 108th 1009 89.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Bennett Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 337 7 32 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1989 344 2 42 4 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1990 350 2 55 8 1 n/a n/a 0 416
1991 340 4 59 10 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1992 357 7 73 20 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1993 347 10 57 12 1 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 382 12 65 9 1 n/a n/a 0 469
1995 350 13 69 27 2 n/a n/a 0 461
1996 350 13 69 27 2 n/a n/a 0 461
1997 323 16 60 26 1 n/a n/a 0 426
1998 326 8 59 37 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1999 341 6 59 28 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2000 323 7 60 26 1 n/a n/a 0 417
2001 315 3 70 20 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2002 305 3 63 22 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2003 305 3 63 22 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2004 292 6 79 24 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 251 7 92 20 0 n/a n/a 36 406
2006 253 11 92 13 0 n/a n/a 32 401
2007 230 4 78 16 0 n/a n/a 34 362
2008 235 3 79 12 0 n/a n/a 33 362
2009 245 4 85 10 5 n/a n/a 36 385
2010 240 3 94 12 4 n/a n/a 39 392
2011 265 8 116 20 3 0 29 0 441
2012 244 9 98 24 3 0 38 0 416
2013 234 5 120 31 0 0 36 0 426
2014 222 6 111 31 0 0 31 0 401
2015 234 5 180 29 0 1 27 0 476
2016 226 7 146 29 0 1 30 0 439
2017 212 13 134 25 0 0 34 0 418
2018 210 13 152 23 0 0 37 0 435
2019 223 19 201 27 0 0 43 0 513
2020 199 11 194 33 0 1 46 0 484
2021 158 10 177 30 1 0 42 0 418
2022 130 7 157 28 1 0 47 0 370
2023 148 10 190 27 3 0 56 1 435

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bennett Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 376 15.0 25.0 0
1989 393 15.0 26.2 n/a
1990 416 17.7 23.5 0
1991 413 17.7 23.3 n/a
1992 457 19.7 23.1 n/a
1993 427 19.7 21.7 n/a
1994 469 20.6 22.8 n/a
1995 461 20.5 22.5 n/a
1996 461 20.5 22.5 n/a
1997 426 19.4 22.0 n/a
1998 431 19.3 22.3 n/a
1999 436 19.8 22.0 n/a
2000 417 18.2 22.9 n/a
2001 408 19.5 20.9 n/a
2002 393 21.2 18.5 14.8
2003 393 21.2 18.5 14.8
2004 401 21.0 19.1 14.2
2005 406 20.6 19.7 14.9
2006 401 18.6 21.6 10
2007 362 19.8 18.3 7.3
2008 362 19.3 18.8 7.6
2009 385 19.3 19.9 7.7
2010 392 18.5 21.1 7.6
2011 441 20.2 21.7 8.8
2012 416 21.6 19.2 7.2
2013 426 21.9 19.3 6.1
2014 401 n/a n/a 3.2
2015 476 27.0 17.6 4.6
2016 439 24.0 18.2 4.3
2017 418 25.2 16.5 6.5
2018 435 27.9 15.5 8.7
2019 513 27.7 18.4 7.2
2020 484 27.1 17.8 6.8
2021 418 29.0 14.3 6.7
2022 370 21.6 17.0 7
2023 435 23.4 18.5 8.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bennett Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 376 15.0 25.0 0
1989 393 15.0 26.2 n/a
1990 416 17.7 23.5 0
1991 413 17.7 23.3 n/a
1992 457 19.7 23.1 n/a
1993 427 19.7 21.7 n/a
1994 469 20.6 22.8 n/a
1995 461 20.5 22.5 n/a
1996 461 20.5 22.5 n/a
1997 426 19.4 22.0 n/a
1998 431 19.3 22.3 n/a
1999 436 19.8 22.0 n/a
2000 417 18.2 22.9 n/a
2001 408 19.5 20.9 n/a
2002 393 21.2 18.5 14.8
2003 393 21.2 18.5 14.8
2004 401 21.0 19.1 14.2
2005 406 20.6 19.7 14.9
2006 401 18.6 21.6 10
2007 362 19.8 18.3 7.3
2008 362 19.3 18.8 7.6
2009 385 19.3 19.9 7.7
2010 392 18.5 21.1 7.6
2011 441 20.2 21.7 8.8
2012 416 21.6 19.2 7.2
2013 426 21.9 19.3 6.1
2014 401 n/a n/a 3.2
2015 476 27.0 17.6 4.6
2016 439 24.0 18.2 4.3
2017 418 25.2 16.5 6.5
2018 435 27.9 15.5 8.7
2019 513 27.7 18.4 7.2
2020 484 27.1 17.8 6.8
2021 418 29.0 14.3 6.7
2022 370 21.6 17.0 7
2023 435 23.4 18.5 8.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201686.7%0.0%2.2%0.0%91.1%91.1%93.3%86.7%91.1%91.1%
201774.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%6.1%87.9%87.9%87.9%87.9%87.9%87.9%
201885.0%0.0%1.7%1.7%3.3%96.7%93.3%95.0%93.3%98.3%93.3%
201994.9%0.0%1.7%0.0%0.0%96.6%96.6%96.6%94.9%94.9%96.6%
202091.9%1.6%1.6%1.6%3.2%96.8%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%98.4%98.4%98.4%95.2%
202186.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.8%90.8%89.2%90.8%90.8%89.2%89.2%89.2%90.8%
202290.4%1.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.2%92.3%92.3%90.4%92.3%92.3%92.3%92.3%92.3%
202390.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%92.8%92.8%92.8%90.4%92.8%91.6%91.6%91.6%92.8%
202488.4%1.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.7%90.7%91.9%91.9%90.7%91.9%91.9%91.9%90.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.2%0.0%1.4%3.4%98.9%99.3%98.0%96.6%98.6%99.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bennett Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $181 (1.0%) $18,640 (99.0%) $18,821
2020 $228 (1.5%) $14,856 (98.5%) $15,083
2021 $153 (0.8%) $19,015 (99.2%) $19,168
2022 $318 (1.6%) $19,731 (98.4%) $20,049

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bennett Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 72nd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 64th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bennett Elementary School)73.982.4
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)72.571.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Bennett Elementary School)75.489.7
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Bellevue School District)75.174.3
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett Elementary School)82.187.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)74.673.4
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Bennett Elementary School)85.973.2
 12.7%
   4th Grade Math (Bellevue School District)73.374.6
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett Elementary School)89.981.7
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)80.476.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Bennett Elementary School)78.666.7
 11.9%
   5th Grade Math (Bellevue School District)72.768.3
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Bennett Elementary School)82.976.7
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Bellevue School District)75.474.5
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bennett Elementary School)82.183.7
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)78.974.8
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Bennett Elementary School)80.377.2
 3.1%
   All Grades Math (Bellevue School District)72.868.5
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Bennett Elementary School)82.976.7
 6.2%
   All Grades Science (Bellevue School District)76.670.8
 5.8%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students513435
 15.2%
African American1910
 47.4%
American Indian03
Asian201190
 5.5%
Hispanic2727
Pacific Islander00
White223148
 33.6%
Two or More Races4356
 30.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.2%8.3%
 1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bennett Elementary School

Students at Bennett Elementary School are 44% Asian, 34% White, 13% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Students who attend Bennett Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highland Middle School
High : Interlake Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Bennett Elementary School.

Yes. Bennett Elementary School ranks in the top 7.6% of Washington elementary schools.


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